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FIFA President Gianni Infantino withdraws investment plan and proposes governance reforms FAST-MOVING
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has officially withdrawn a controversial proposal to sell a 20% stake in the organization's commercial rights, including World Cup rights, to private investors. The plan, known as FIFA Forward Enterprise, faced intense opposition from major continental bodies including UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation, and CONCACAF.
In a letter addressed to the 211 member associations and the FIFA Council, Infantino acknowledged that the lack of full context regarding the proposal caused significant concern and created the impression that decisions had already been finalized. To address these governance concerns, he has proposed two major reform initiatives: commissioning an independent external review of FIFA's current governance framework for strategic projects, and establishing a structured, time-limited consultation process with confederations and member associations.
The goal of these consultations is to strengthen decision-making processes and clarify the respective roles of the President, the Bureau, the Council, and the Congress, while improving transparency and accountability. The FIFA Council is expected to discuss these reform proposals during its upcoming meeting on October 15.
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Aleksander Čeferin · Asian Football Confederation · CONCACAF · FIFA · Gianni Infantino · Hellenic Football Federation · UEFA
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- [● 21 SOURCES] FIFA President Gianni Infantino officially withdrew a controversial investment proposal. www.athletiko.gr · www.efsyn.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.correiodamanhacanada.com · +15 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] Gianni Infantino proposed an independent external evaluation of FIFA's governance framework. www.athletiko.gr · www.efsyn.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.correiodamanhacanada.com · +15 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation, and CONCACAF called for changes in FIFA leadership following the proposal. www.efsyn.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.perthnow.com.au · news50.sa · +2 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] Infantino will propose consultations with confederations and member associations to strengthen decision-making processes. www.athletiko.gr · www.efsyn.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.correiodamanhacanada.com · +15 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The investment proposal was intended to generate more funds for football development. www.athletiko.gr · www.efsyn.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.perthnow.com.au · +2 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The withdrawn plan involved selling a 20% stake in FIFA's commercial rights, including World Cup rights, to private investors. www.athletiko.gr · www.efsyn.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.t-online.de · +4 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Infantino asserted that FIFA's independence and sporting authority are not for sale. www.sportmagazin.rs · www.t-online.de · contrapunto.com · sport.hrt.hr · www.perthnow.com.au
- [● 4 SOURCES] The FIFA Council is scheduled to meet on October 15 to discuss the proposed reforms. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.t-online.de · www.aftenposten.no · gol.dnevnik.hr